Tigers at Twins
The Minnesota Twins aim to continue their dominant run against the Detroit Tigers when the American League Central foes wrap up a three-game series in Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon. Brian Dozier's three RBIs and a strong start from Lance Lynn led the Twins to a 6-0 win in Tuesday's matchup, giving them a 9-1 record against the Tigers over the last 10 meetings.
Minnesota has outscored Detroit 68-25 in that span and Dozier has reached base safely in 20 consecutive contests against the Tigers. Detroit, which left eight runners on base and went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position in Tuesday's loss, has scored 10 total runs during a five-game slide. It will take aim at Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson, who has a 5.59 ERA in 16 career starts against the Tigers. Michael Fulmer gets the nod for the visitors as they try to improve upon an 8-18 mark away from home.
TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, FS Detroit, FS North (Minnesota)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Michael Fulmer (1-3, 4.35 ERA) vs. Twins RH Kyle Gibson (1-2, 3.96)
Fulmer is winless over a span of seven starts, although he posted a quality outing in a no-decision at Seattle on Friday - limiting the Mariners to three runs and three hits with seven strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings. The former first-round pick won his major league debut at Minnesota in 2016 and is 3-0 with a 3.50 ERA in three career meetings. Dozier has a home run and a double in eight career at-bats against Fulmer.
Gibson gave up five runs and a season-high eight hits - two home runs - in 5 1/3 frames in a loss to Milwaukee on Friday. It left the 30-year-old with a 6.16 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP in four home starts in 2018. Gibson has had his way with Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos, who is 6-for-32 with 10 strikeouts against him.
WALK-OFFS
1. Twins 1B Logan Morrison has five walks and three hits over his last four games.
2. Castellanos has three straight two-hit games.
3. Minnesota SS Ehire Adrianza owns three doubles over his last two contests after going 12 consecutive games without an extra-base hit.